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doublemegative's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
this novel made me gasp audibly multiple times. i can’t decide who my favorite character is.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Vomit
Moderate: Sexual violence, Sexual harassment, Blood, and Bullying
Minor: Sexual assault
myriadreads's review against another edition
5.0
A surprise stunner. My second novel by Tana French, so I expected a gripping mystery, fast-paced and engrossing. The extra layer of magic in this one, a friendship between young women and just a bit of supernatural power, elevated it to a 5 star read for me. I'll want to read this one again, at least all of the lovely, poetic scenes with the circle of friends. French caught something real here, both beautiful and painful.
blue_fountain's review against another edition
4.0
I read this one while I had tons to study (which is the perfect time to read tana french for me) and I thought it was pretty solid.. A bunch of new characters and settings.. Can't say I'm a big fan of teenagers' social life, but the suspense and solid character building kept me going.. This one felt a little bit dramatic compared to the other ones for understandable reasons.. (one main character had a little dramatic self pity show towards the end which was a very relatable scene lol).. Not my favourite but till enjoyed it
lizawall's review against another edition
5.0
Loved this! I'm kind of a sucker for Tana Frnech in general, and this was my favorite so far. Teen girl friendship, witchiness, notes of Pretty Little Liars, what's not to love? It brushed up against sentimental, but lez be honest I love that too.
vegprincess's review against another edition
3.0
I hardly ever read mysteries but I do like Tana French's books, and this one is set in a boarding school, so I HAD to read it. It took me two years to finish it but that was only because I kept getting tempted by other books. I would rate it 3.5 stars but if I hadn't left so much time in between picking it up again and reading it, I think it would have been a 4 star read. I just pre-ordered her next book which will be out on October 4th of this year!
is_book_loring's review against another edition
4.0
“She hears all the voices from when she was little, soothing, strengthening: Don’t be scared, not of monsters, not of witches, not of big dogs. And now, snapping loud from every direction: Be scared, you have to be scared, ordering like this is your one absolute duty. Be scared you’re fat, be scared your boobs are too big and be scared they’re too small. Be scared to walk on your own, specially anywhere quiet enough that you can hear yourself think. Be scared of wearing the wrong stuff, saying the wrong thing, having a stupid laugh, being uncool. Be scared of guys not fancying you; be scared of guys, they’re animals, rabid, can’t stop themselves. Be scared of girls, they’re all vicious, they’ll cut you down before you can cut them. Be scared of strangers. Be scared you won’t do well enough in your exams, be scared of getting in trouble. Be scared terrified petrified that everything you are is every kind of wrong. Good girl.”
One day of investigation to a year unsolved case that managed to feel like one towering wall of claustrophobic waves striking right into the bones with its roaring rolls of magical, scarring, all-encompassing teenage world, intensely bright and too loud, terrifyingly forever, its hopeless frail hold on time and the desperate faith to protect the illusion of its eternity. A little implausible when one takes a step back, but from inside the breathless sphere? Incredibly convincing with its psychological head-fuckery storm of how someone arrives behind the line of murder.
One day of investigation to a year unsolved case that managed to feel like one towering wall of claustrophobic waves striking right into the bones with its roaring rolls of magical, scarring, all-encompassing teenage world, intensely bright and too loud, terrifyingly forever, its hopeless frail hold on time and the desperate faith to protect the illusion of its eternity. A little implausible when one takes a step back, but from inside the breathless sphere? Incredibly convincing with its psychological head-fuckery storm of how someone arrives behind the line of murder.
hdunscombe's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder, Grief, Child death, Gaslighting, Bullying, Death, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Ableism, Sexual harassment, Violence, and Body shaming
Minor: Blood, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Vomit, and Alcohol
candacesiegle_greedyreader's review against another edition
2.0
I never thought I'd use the words "boring" and "claustrophobic" to describe a Tana French book, but there you go. Skipped to the end and realized I didn't care enough about any of the characters to bother.
The girls are stereotypes and the detectives carry such huge chips on their shoulders that you want to smack them.
So disappointing.
The girls are stereotypes and the detectives carry such huge chips on their shoulders that you want to smack them.
So disappointing.
rsoccer70's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
It's been a while since I spent time with The Dublin Murder Squad. I returned with this title mainly b/c it was St. Patrick's Day and I wanted to hear an audiobook with authentic Irish accents. I was not disappointed as the story telling used two diffent voices and thus a male and female narrator. The male was first person and amazing! The vocalization opened the character up so much. A great plot about friendship, loyality and trust. The plot moved slowly in places as there was much space and time to develop how the characters interacted and the lush setting. A most satisfying ending - even if one not insignificant aspect of the story wasn't resolved.